Answer to Question #311668 in English for Culo

Question

Discuss the effects of of three specific features of academic writing from the article

Answer 1

1. Hedging- This is the language of certainty or uncertainty expressed by a writer. It often results from lack of strong evidence to support an idea or when the writer is not familiar with the claims about his subject area. This results in lack of credibility of the work.
2. Complexity- Written language compared to spoken language, has complicated grammar and varied vocabulary hence is more complex. This results in increase in academic levels and intricacy of learning.
3. Precision- Facts and figures are precisely given in academic writing for clarity and conciseness. without facts the academic papers becomes ambiguous.